What Locking Pins Should I Use With B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount BW49FR
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/04/2024
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How do you keep it secure? I have a key lock pin which would keep the base safe but what about the other pins? Would you need a locking pin to secure the balls and another one to keep the swing away portion secured?
asked by: Bruce B
Expert Reply:
Hello Bruce, thanks for reaching out. Technically you can use a total of 4 locking pins for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BW49FR. One for the receiver, one to secure the ball and two to lock the ball platform to the shank. You can get away with doing just one pin for locking the ball to the shank, but a lot of people will just do two out of an abundance of caution. We actually offer lock sets specifically for this purpose. Here is what I recommend:
InfiniteRule Locking Pins for B & W Tow and Stow 10K and 14.5K Ball Mounts - Qty 4 # 34061775-D
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B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - MultiPro - 2" Hitch - 4.5" Drop/5.5" Rise - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Three Balls
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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Jesse M.
12/15/2025
Hey Bruce, how did things go with the InfiniteRule locking pins for your Tow & Stow ball mount? Did using all four locks give you the security setup you wanted? Your experience could point others in the right direction.